Regional Admissions Counselor — Remote & Travel

Christian Career Center; Shawnee (OK); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (403(b) with employer)

Paid time off

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) seeks an entry-level Regional Admissions Counselor to build strong applicant pools and support enrollment goals. The role involves managing a recruitment territory, traveling to high schools, churches, and college fairs to engage students and families, and implementing targeted strategies to maximize yield.

The position emphasizes relationship-building, effective communication, and a passion for Christian higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; No experience required. This is an entry-level position.
• Strong emphasis on relationship-building and effective communication.
• Must be able to travel to recruitment events and high schools.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students through scheduled visits to churches, secondary schools, college fairs, and yield activities; make formal presentations to groups of students and parents on campus and in the community.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to maximize yield of enrolled students.
• Interview prospective students and their parents to explain admission requirements and answer questions about the University.
• Maintain contact with all accepted students from the day of application to the day of enrollment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Public speaking

Teamwork

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) seeks an entry-level Regional Admissions Counselor to build strong applicant pools and support enrollment goals. The role involves managing a recruitment territory, traveling to high schools, churches, and college fairs to engage students and families, and implementing targeted strategies to maximize yield.

The position emphasizes relationship-building, effective communication, and a passion for Christian higher education.